{"playerId":1271,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":28,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":8,"playerRater7DAY":5.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Pedroia went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's win over Minnesota. He extended his hitting streak to 11 games.","spin":"The power numbers are below par for Pedroia, whose homer Sunday was just his second of the season, but he's among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage and runs scored.","date":"Mon May 20"},"fullName":"Dustin Pedroia","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"It was not the best year for Pedroia or his right hand. In early May, the diminutive second baseman sprained his right thumb, but he toughed it out at the expense of production, as evidenced by his uncharacteristically poor pre-All-Star-break line of .266 with only six homers and six steals. Then in late July, Pedroia tore a ligament in his right pinkie, which necessitated offseason surgery. The pinkie did not bother Pedroia nearly as much, as he returned to form, going .318 with nine homers and an impressive 20 steals after the break. Pedroia could be moved down in the order, leading to more RBI opportunities. Regardless, the former rookie of the year and MVP should again be among the most valuable second basemen.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":8.6,"playerRater15DAY":7,"positionRank":2}